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Fuse Tap Install in a Jeep TJ Whether you’re wiring up a phone charger, CB radio, or powering a relay for off-road lights, tapping into your TJ’s fuse box with an add-a-circuit fuse tap is one of the cleanest and most efficient ways to get switched power without butchering the factory harness. What Is an …
One of the simplest upgrades you can make to your Jeep that delivers real-world performance and peace of mind is a quality battery. For Jeepers running auxiliary lighting, winches, aftermarket sound systems, or even just heading out into the cold where stock batteries can struggle, the Odyssey Performance Series AGM Battery (Group 34) is a …
If you’re restoring a muscle car or just want a classic look with modern reliability, the Bosch Retro Line 3-3/8″ Tachometer (model FST 8000) is a solid choice. This gauge brings 1970s Sun Super Tach styling into the 21st century, combining vintage aesthetics with updated internals. Bosch FST 8000: Classic Style, Modern Performance The FST …
The 4xe comes with a level 1 charger that takes 12-14 hours to fully charge the Jeep. A level 2 can do it in able 2 hours. We’ve installed a level 2 and already have experienced the advantages – most noticeably when the Jeep is charged more than once a day. Clarification or Technicality We …
A level 2 charger for your Wrangler 4xe will drastically reduce the charge time and can be more energy efficient. There are several makers of level 2 chargers and most are excellent choices. If you didn’t know the charger is actually in the Jeep and these charger units are kinda just a smart extension cord …
We’ve installed a President Bill CB into the 2018 JL and to go with it we are now installing a 4′ Firestik antenna with a Firewire cable. The long 4 door JL can still use an 18′ cable to get from the dash area to the tailgate. Mounting The Mopar tailgate reinforcement bracket includes a …
In this two part article we install the CB first then the antenna, both we got from Right Channel Radios. Finding a suitable location in a JL Wrangler isn’t particularly easy. Just like the TJ and JK before spare space is increasingly limited. Luckily a small CB like the Bill exists with its approximate 4″x4″x1″ …
We needed a new CB for the jeepfan.com 2018 Wrangler Unlimited JL and due to such limited space we were looking for a compact CB that has the essential features. In addition to the CB we chose a Firestik 4′ Antenna and Firering cable. CB Radio After checking out some CB options from Right Channel …
The factory tail lights on the jeepfan.com 2004 TJ Unlimited were in rather degraded shape. 195K miles puts a lot of road time on them and the plastic was fading and becoming brittle. It was time for a replacement and an upgrade. LED lighting has become more popular than ever. The lights are often brighter …
Continuing from page one, we have the winch mounted in place which is often the quickest and easiest part of the whole install. Getting the winch wired is often the more time consuming and challenging part of the install. The winch solenoid on the Barricade winch is not integrated but does come with a mount …
